Erie Music History Podcast

04/07/2025

At our next music night (May 6), we will draw the winning ticket for this guitar signed by Donnie Iris. To buy a ticket, either show up that night at the JPT Foundation, message us here, or email [email protected].

04/03/2025

Some photos from Tuesday night’s music monthly fundraiser for the Second Harvest Food Bank of NW PA. Thanks to everyone who came out and listened to our bands, The Fabulous Leftovers Orchestra and Bluesboro. Also thanks to our sound man Brian Waller, George from Lil Wagon food truck, and John Tramontano of the JPT Foundation.

03/31/2025

Tomorrow is April music night 4/1 from 6-9 at JPT Events Center on West 38th St. BYOB. Lil Wagon food truck will be there.

03/25/2025

Our next music night is coming up on April 1 from 6-9. It will feature our house band, The Fabulous Leftovers Orchestra and guest band Bluesboro. Also, The Lil Wagon food truck will again be there providing delicious sandwiches. See you then!

03/05/2025

Another video of the dancers, band, and crowd at last night’s music event at the JPTF BINGO.

03/05/2025

Fantastic crowd last night for our monthly music night! Thanks to everyone involved and who attended!

03/02/2025

At our music night this Tuesday, 3/4/25, don't forget to buy your raffle tickets for this guitar signed by Donnie Iris! The drawing will be at our May music night. All proceeds benefit the Second harvest Food bank. If you can't make it, but want to buy a ticket, send me a private message.

02/24/2025

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02/24/2025

Our next music night is coming up! Come join us on 3/4 from 6-9 for some great tunes featuring The Fabulous Leftovers Orchestra and the Red Hot Rug Cutters. NOTE: The pizza shop next door has moved.

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02/14/2025

Don't miss our guest band, The Red Hot Rugcutters, playing some fun swing music at our next music night March 4 from 6-9 at the JPT Foundation on West 38th Street. As usual, our house band, The Fabulous Leftovers Orchestra, will open the night.

02/06/2025

Thanks to everyone who came out to our first music night of 2025. We had $367 in donations and the 50/50 made $105, for a grand total of $472 to the Second Harvest Food Bank. Additionally, we sold 20 tickets to the signed Donnie Iris Guitar (Drawing in May), and we collected 5 bags of food. Thanks to all our volunteers who make this event a success!

02/05/2025

In the post about the all-girls band The Seagrams, Nathan Langford noted that there is a video on YouTube with a lot of still photos of the band performing and practicing. Check it out here:

This was made for Char, 1966 before we went on tour in '67 without her

01/31/2025

Not sure how this happened, but my podcast made this list. Thanks to everyone who listens! And remember, all the episodes are now available on YouTube.

Best Pennsylvania Music Podcasts to Listen to ⋅ 1. Elite Muzik Radio ⋅ 2. the Pennsylvania Rock Show ⋅ 3. Iron City Rocks ⋅ 4. Erie Music History Podcast ⋅ 5. The Rec Room Radio Hour Podcast

01/22/2025

Our first music night of 2025 is Tuesday Feb 4 from 6-9 and will feature our house band The Fabulous Leftovers Orchestra along with guests Soul Addiction (seen below), which plays blues, rock, 90's, pop. The band features:
Linda Barry : Vocals, Lyrics
Mike Barry : Guitars 'n stuff, music
Pati Williams : Bass, Vocals
Gary Modzelewski : Drums, Vocals

As usual, this event is free and BYOB. All donations go to the Second Harvest Food Bank of NW PA. It is held at the JPT Foundation Events Center at the old Hill's plaza at 2319 West 38th Street.